Winfield Scott
Presidential nominee
- Party
- Whig
- On the ballot
- 1852
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Scott1.4M
Opponents1.6M
Total Electoral Votes
Scott42
Opponents254
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Elections run
Winfield Scott, a Whig politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1852 U.S. presidential election to Franklin Pierce, receiving 1,386,580 votes (43.9%).
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How many votes has Winfield Scott received?
Winfield Scott has received 1,386,580 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 42 electoral votes.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | Presidentwith William A. Graham | Lost | 1,386,580 (43.9%)42 EV | Franklin Pierce |
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